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Good morning ☀️, leader of the next generation.
Sometimes we give technology too much credit or too much blame.
The truth is, it’s a tool. How we use it is what matters.
Used with purpose, it helps us see more clearly, build faster, and express ourselves in new ways.
It’s not about chasing trends. It’s about creating something real.
WHAT'S AT STAKE TODAY ⚡
- 🎬🤖 Former MrBeast content strategist is building an AI tool for creator ideation and analytics
- 🛡️🤖 A new AI benchmark tests whether chatbots protect human well-being
- 🎨👶 Hands on with Stickerbox, the AI-powered sticker maker for kids
- 🚨⚖️ OpenAI learned the hard way that Cameo trademarked the word 'cameo'
- 🇮🇳🔍 Google teams up with Accel to hunt for India's next AI breakouts
- 📉💻 Nvidia Shares Drop on Report of Google Challenge in AI Chips
AWS commits $50 billion for government AI infrastructure development
AWS is spending $50B to build AI infrastructure for the US government
Amazon Web Services has announced a massive $50 billion investment to develop specialized artificial intelligence infrastructure exclusively for U.S. government agencies, marking one of the largest private sector commitments to government AI capabilities in recent history.
The ambitious project, revealed Monday, focuses on building high-performance computing infrastructure specifically tailored to federal government needs. This substantial investment will add 1.3 gigawatts of computing power and significantly expand government access to AWS's comprehensive suite of AI services.
Federal agencies will gain enhanced access to powerful tools including Amazon SageMaker AI for machine learning development, model customization capabilities, Amazon Bedrock for foundation models, advanced model deployment services, and Anthropic's Claude chatbot. These resources are designed to accelerate critical government missions across various sectors.
Construction on the new data center projects is scheduled to begin in 2026, with AWS positioning the initiative as a transformative step for federal AI capabilities. The infrastructure development aims to remove existing technology barriers that have historically limited government access to cutting-edge AI tools.
"Our investment in purpose-built government AI and cloud infrastructure will fundamentally transform how federal agencies leverage supercomputing," stated AWS CEO Matt Garman. He emphasized that the initiative will enable agencies to accelerate critical missions ranging from cybersecurity to drug discovery while positioning America as a leader in the AI era.
This investment builds upon AWS's extensive history of government collaboration. The company began developing cloud infrastructure for federal agencies in 2011, establishing itself as a trusted technology partner for sensitive government operations.
A significant milestone came in 2014 with the launch of AWS Top Secret-East, the first air-gapped commercial cloud system capable of handling classified workloads. This was followed by AWS Secret Region in 2017, which provides accredited access to all levels of security classification, demonstrating the company's commitment to meeting stringent government security requirements.
The announcement reflects a broader trend of technology giants actively pursuing government AI contracts. This competitive landscape has intensified over the past year as federal agencies increasingly recognize the strategic importance of AI capabilities for national security and operational efficiency.
OpenAI made significant inroads in January by launching a specialized version of ChatGPT designed exclusively for federal agencies. The company sweetened the deal in August by offering government agencies access to ChatGPT's enterprise tier for just $1 annually, making advanced AI tools remarkably affordable for public sector use.
Not to be outdone, Anthropic quickly followed suit, announcing its own $1 annual enterprise tier access for government agencies using its Claude chatbot. Google escalated the competitive pricing war by introducing "Google for Government" at an even lower rate of 47 cents for the first year.
These aggressive pricing strategies highlight how major tech companies view government partnerships as strategic investments rather than immediate revenue generators. The long-term benefits include establishing trusted relationships with federal agencies and potentially influencing future AI policy development.
AWS's $50 billion commitment represents the largest single investment in this space, signaling the company's determination to maintain its leadership position in government cloud services while expanding into the rapidly growing AI sector.
Voice AI Goes Mainstream in 2025
Human-like voice agents are moving from pilot to production. In Deepgram’s 2025 State of Voice AI Report, created with Opus Research, we surveyed 400 senior leaders across North America - many from $100M+ enterprises - to map what’s real and what’s next.
The data is clear:
97% already use voice technology; 84% plan to increase budgets this year.
80% still rely on traditional voice agents.
Only 21% are very satisfied.
Customer service tops the list of near-term wins, from task automation to order taking.
See where you stand against your peers, learn what separates leaders from laggards, and get practical guidance for deploying human-like agents in 2025.
Anthropic launches final 4.5 model with enhanced productivity features
Anthropic releases Opus 4.5 with new Chrome and Excel integrations
Anthropic unveiled Opus 4.5, completing its 4.5 model series following Sonnet and Haiku releases. The flagship model achieves breakthrough performance, becoming the first to score over 80% on SWE-Bench verified coding benchmark.
Key features include Chrome extension for Max users and Excel integration for paid tiers. Enhanced memory management enables "endless chat" functionality, automatically compressing context without user interruption. These improvements target agentic applications where Opus coordinates multiple Haiku sub-agents, requiring superior working memory for complex task management and document exploration.
🎙️ NEW EPISODE DROP:
The Future of Human + AI Collaboration | What are The Smarter Ways to Use AI
I sat down with Dimitriy Wolf — social engineer, psycholinguist, and advisor to presidents, sheikhs, and TEDx speakers — to break down why most people use AI wrong.
We covered how to think *with* AI (not just prompt it), how to build authentic brand voices, and what yachts have to do with artificial intelligence.
If you're still using ChatGPT like a search bar — you're getting left behind.
⚡ Trends for the Future
Momentic raises $15M to automate software testing
AI testing startup secures Series A funding to simplify software verification.
AI testing startup Momentic announced it has raised $15 million in Series A funding led by Standard Capital, with participation from Dropbox Ventures and existing investors including Y Combinator. The round builds on the company's $3.7 million seed funding announced in March.
While product demos capture attention, software development's backbone involves debugging, quality assurance, and testing. Momentic is targeting this critical but often overlooked area with AI-powered automation tools that compete with established open source frameworks like Playwright and Selenium.
"We help our customers make sure their product works," said co-founder Wei-Wei Wu. "They can describe their critical user flows in plain English and our AI will automate it." Wu and co-founder Jeff An bring extensive developer tooling experience from companies like Qualtrics and WeWork.
The company has gained significant traction, serving 2,600 users across notable clients including Notion, Xero, Bilt, Webflow, and Retool. Wu estimates the platform automated over 200 million test steps in the past month alone, demonstrating the scalability advantages of AI-driven testing.
However, Momentic faces potential competition from foundation model providers themselves. Both OpenAI and Anthropic offer tutorials on agentic testing, leveraging their models' expanding computer use capabilities. As these models become more sophisticated, they could narrow opportunities for enterprise SaaS companies in this space.
Despite competitive pressures, Wu remains optimistic about market demand. The company launched mobile environment support in August and plans to enhance test-case management capabilities with additional engineering talent. Wu believes the rise of automated coding will create more applications requiring quality assurance.
"All of these apps need testing," Wu explained. "They care about quality, and we're going to provide it for them." The funding will help Momentic expand its product offerings as it capitalizes on the growing intersection of AI and software development workflows.
⚡ You’re Smart. Strategic. Intentional. So Let’s Be Real:
Where Are You Holding Back— On Purpose?
Every smart operator has something they’re intentionally avoiding.
Not because they’re lazy — but because it’s risky, unknown, or just... a bit *uncomfortable*.
So what’s that thing for you?
That one decision, move, or experiment you know would push you forward — but you’ve been choosing not to do it.
Tell us — and we’ll share a tactical POV or tool to help you rethink it.
No fluff. Just momentum.
AI will be humanity's greatest force multiplier, helping us turn our boldest visions into reality and create a world where innovation serves everyone's wellbeing.
Colin Huang is the founder of Pinduoduo (PDD Holdings), the innovative e-commerce platform that has become one of China's largest online marketplaces by pioneering social commerce and group buying models. His vision of making quality products accessible to price-conscious consumers through gamification and social sharing has transformed online shopping for hundreds of millions of users, and he continues to advocate for using technology and AI to connect agricultural producers directly with consumers and reduce inefficiencies in supply chains.
🎬 How to Use AI Agents to Build High-Converting Video Ads
Build once. Scale everywhere. In just minutes.
What if: Instead of spending weeks scripting, editing, and testing ads… you could build 10 variations of a high-converting video in 15 minutes — with agents handling the voiceover, visuals, call-to-action, and even the hook testing?
That’s exactly what we’ll show you this week — live.
Why This Changes Everything for Founders 🧠
- 🎥 Fast-Track Ad Creation: From idea to launch-ready video in under an hour — no team needed.
- 🔁 Test Like a Pro: Run A/B tests on 10 hooks, CTAs, or visuals — while you sleep.
- 💰 Better ROAS, Less Guessing: Let agents learn what your audience *actually* responds to.
- 📦 Works for Any Product: Digital or physical — agents adapt to your niche & brand voice.
📅 Join the Live Session w code Supercharged
We’ll walk you step-by-step through building your own ad-generating agent — no code needed.
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You’ll leave with a working prototype, free templates, and 5x more speed in your next ad campaign.
🎁 Bonus for Attendees:
- ✅ AI Agent Template for Ad Generation
- ✅ "Top 10 Hooks That Convert" Prompt Pack
- ✅ Entry to win a Free AI Strategy Audit
Episode 1: AI Education Without Limits
I sat down with Dr. José Fernández from the Miami Dade College AI Center to explore how AI is transforming education.
We discussed how students today can access world-class AI training with almost zero student loan debt — making innovation more accessible than ever.
Episode 2: What if your story were your sales strategy?
I sat down with Maury Rogow, a Hollywood producer and branding mastermind behind $2.5B in brand growth.
We talked about why the brands that feel effortless aren’t the loudest — they’re just the most aligned.
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